PHOENIX, Arizona, July 12 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:

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Arizona Supreme Court Clarifies Fee Recovery Rules in Guardianship Cases

In a decision affecting guardianship and conservatorship proceedings, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled that court-appointed professionals do not automatically forfeit their right to reasonable fees if they fail to file the initial compensation notice required by A.R.S. Sec. 14-5109.